14 Social Media Stats Nonprofit Organizations Should Consider April 19, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Still wondering if your nonprofit or trade association should use social media? Take a look at some of this recent research and decide for yourself. 1. 400 million people use Facebook with nearly 95 million in the United States. Facebook Statistics 2. More than 50% of the active users logon to Facebook daily and more … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, blogs, facebook, Facebook Fan page, LinkedIn, Social Media, twitter
Four Rules to Create Value 2.0 for Events April 9, 2010 by Jeff Hurt This article was written (well, ghostwritten by me in collaboration with Dave Lutz) for Dave’s People & Processes column in PCMA’s April edition of Convene. Every association is faced with a choice: Find ways to capitalize on disruptive technologies — which enable hybrid and virtual meetings — or ignore them at their own risk. Many … [Read more…] Filed Under: Event Technology, Hybrid & Virtual Tagged With: , association, conferences, engagement, event technology, face-to-face event, hybrid event, hybrid meeting, massively multiplayer online games, MMOG, Pareto Principle, Social Media, technology, the long tail, virtual meeting, Web 2.0
Is Your (High-Tech) Networking Working? February 23, 2010 by Dave Lutz When used properly, high-tech networking can increase the quantity and quality of professional connections. But to accomplish this, you’ll need an ‘Extreme Networking’ technology strategy — which starts weeks before and culminates in the face-to-face event. Helping grow a participant’s professional network is a sure-fire way to increase loyalty. Last month, we explored how to … [Read more…] Filed Under: Conference Networking Tagged With: , event technology, Social Media, social networking, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
The Big Tweet Theory: The Evolution Of A Conference Tweep February 5, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Since 2007, people have gazed at Twitter and wondered how the Twittershpere developed into what it is today. It’s been the subject of much philosophical, religious and scientific discussion and debate. People who have tried to uncover the mysteries of the Twitterville development include such famous researchers as Danah Boyd, Chris Brogan, Beth Kanter, Charlene … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , conferences, event, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
16 Criteria For Choosing Your Conference Backchannel Tool February 1, 2010 by Jeff Hurt So you’ve decided you want to help facilitate the attendee communication at your next event. You’ve set a goal to increase your onsite attendee engagement with each other and the speakers during the event. And your goals include listening and responding in real time, when appropriate, as well. Yet, you’re not sure where to begin … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, attendee engagement, backchannel, conferences, event, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
Social Media Celebs, Eventprofs & Great Content Mix It Up At EventCamp 2010 January 29, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Take 1 part social media. Add 1 part event and meeting professionals. Add 1 part social media specialists. Slowly stir in content from social media celebs, event professionals and attendees. Blend OpenSpace, Unconference and traditional conference elements. Let saturate at the Roger Smith Hotel in New York City. What is this a recipe for? EventCamp 2010, … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , conferences, event, event technology, EventCamp 2010, meeting planner, Social Media, Social Media Week NY, Web 2.0
The Audience Talks Back by Jeff Hurt Have you ever passed a note to another person during a meeting? I’m not talking about the love notes we used to pass in high school. Nor am I talking about the origami paper fortune teller you used to create in junior high to pass the time and ask questions of your neighbors during boring … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , attendee engagement, backchannel, conferences, engagement, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Web 2.0
The Four Cs Of Conferences And Social Media January 13, 2010 by Jeff Hurt This post is my contribution to the free eBook, Social Media For Events 2010: 7 Event Experts Weigh In On The Year Ahead compiled and created by Lara McCullouch-Carter. The Four Cs Of Conferences And Social Media Many novices and skeptics find social media confusing, much less trying to integrate social media with their events. Why … [Read more…] Filed Under: Experience Design Tagged With: , collaboration, community, conferences, content, cummulative value, Education & Adult Learning, event, meeting, Social Media, Web 2.0
What Happens At A TweetUp Stays On Twitter January 12, 2010 by Jeff Hurt What happens at a TweetUp stays on Twitter…and the whole world knows. PCMA 2010 held it’s first TweetUp on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Aloft Hotel. Thanks to John Fuhr and the team from cmr, along with Aloft Hotel for sponsoring this event and providing Twitinis too. The PCMA Tweeps and #Eventprofs had a … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , Aloft Hotel, cmr, Dallas, PCMA 2010, PCMA10, Social Media, Tweetup, twitter, Twitter for events
Tweeting At Conferences And Events: The Good, The Better, The Best January 11, 2010 by Jeff Hurt Today’s conference attendees, armed with laptops, flip cameras and smart phones, are no longer sitting quietly taking notes during presentations. They are using their new tools to document, take notes, check the presenter’s facts, search for resources, post and publish their reflections and connect with others in and outside the room. Millions of people use … [Read more…] Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: , association, conferences, event, event technology, Social Media, twitter, Twitter for events, Web 2.0
